Brigham young says he may be unable to restrain the Indians from exterminating the U.S. troops.
Daily journal of Brigham Young, September 1, 1857, Box 1, Folder 13, Brigham Young Papers, Marriott Special Collections
Kanosh the Pavaunt chief with several of his band visited me gave them some council & presents. A spirit seems to be takeing possession of the Indians to assist Israel. I can hardly restrain them from exterminating the "Americans"